Features – Biographies

Some people think that biographies are boring. In actual fact, people's stories are often quite fascinating if they are presented in the right way. In this collection of titles you will find wonderful biographies about all kinds of people: political figures, sports heroes, inventors, explorers, and many more.

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King Tut - The discovery of King Tut's tomb intrigued thousands of people all over the world. Find out about this incredible find and the young Egyptian king by reading some of the books in this feature.

Langston Hughes - Langston Hughes was an African American poet whose writings would have a profound effect on the literary voice of his country.

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Madame C.J. Walker - Madam C.J. Walker created her own business empire making and selling cosmetics and beauty products for African American women. She was an inspiration to women, and to her the people of her race.

Mahalia Jackson - Books about a singer whose voice had the power to move people and to give them hope.

Marc Chagall - Marc Chagall was an artist who dared to create works of art that were very different.

Marco Polo - An Italian adventurer who brought home tales of far off lands

Thomas Paine - Though he was born and raised an Englishman, Thomas Paine ended up dedicating a great deal of his time to the cause of the American colonists. A skilled writer, Paine used words to help the Americans fight for the their freedom.